Just over a week ago, the greatest rainfall event in American History flooded Southern Texas and the Gulf Coast during and in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Houston, America's 4th largest city was hammered. Thanks to lessons learned from the failures of responding to Hurricane Katrina in 2004, Texas and FEMA (The Federal Disaster- Response Agency) were far more prepared. While far fewer lives were lost than during Katrina- the destruction is enormous and recovery will take years and billions of dollars.
There are so many ways to look at this: Environmental, Political, Human...
What have you learned about Harvey and Houston? Do you have any friends or families in the affected area? Are they OK? Have you heard their stories and their plans now? What do you think about the courage of the first responders and other groups mobilized to rescue those stranded by the flood waters. What about the shelters for those who were evacuated and the courtesy and efficiency of all involved. What about help for those who have lost everything? What next? In rebuilding areas affected by this 1000 year flood, what can be done to minimize the damage that might be caused by future events? What about climate change?
Here is a link to a good article from the New York Times that further links to stories and videos about all aspects of the Disaster, the Rescues, and now- the Recovery,
Hurricane Harvey: Disaster, Rescue, and Recovery
Just over a week ago, the greatest rainfall event in American History flooded Southern Texas and the Gulf Coast during and in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Houston, America's 4th largest city was hammered. Thanks to lessons learned from the failures of responding to Hurricane Katrina in 2004, Texas and FEMA (The Federal Disaster- Response Agency) were far more prepared. While far fewer lives were lost than during Katrina- the destruction is enormous and recovery will take years and billions of dollars.
There are so many ways to look at this: Environmental, Political, Human...
What have you learned about Harvey and Houston? Do you have any friends or families in the affected area? Are they OK? Have you heard their stories and their plans now? What do you think about the courage of the first responders and other groups mobilized to rescue those stranded by the flood waters. What about the shelters for those who were evacuated and the courtesy and efficiency of all involved. What about help for those who have lost everything? What next? In rebuilding areas affected by this 1000 year flood, what can be done to minimize the damage that might be caused by future events? What about climate change?
Here is a link to a good article from the New York Times that further links to stories and videos about all aspects of the Disaster, the Rescues, and now- the Recovery,
Hurricane Harvey: The Devastation and What Comes Next.